Sustainability

Reducing embodied and operational energy begins with intelligent design and construction. From airtightness and minimising cold bridging to passive solar gain and construction efficiency, our approach has been informed by more than a decade of research, monitoring and innovation.

Thoughtful material selection plays an important role in reducing the environmental impact of a home. Locally sourced, recycled and responsibly produced materials help reduce embodied energy and waste while creating durable, high-performance homes with a strong connection to their landscape.

Renewable technology is most effective once the energy demands of a home have been minimised through intelligent fabric design. Solar power, heat pumps, biomass and energy storage can then be carefully considered to create a solution tailored to each home, site and client.

Sustainable design is about more than reducing energy; it’s also about creating healthier, more comfortable places to live. Natural daylight, fresh air, stable temperatures, carefully considered materials and a strong connection to the landscape all contribute to the wellbeing of those who live there.